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languorous

[lang-ger-uhs] / ˈlæŋ gər əs /


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Mr. Miller, a writer of great narrative authority, specializes in historical thrillers that move at a languorous pace.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025

It was an emotional performance, with Balsom producing a beautifully rounded tone during the slower, languorous movements before switching into high gear for the dazzling pyrotechnics of the closing Rondo.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2025

Cooked, it mellows into some like a sautéed onion: soft, loose, languorous, curling in on itself as its flavor deepens.

From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2025

Contrary to the stereotypes, the city’s pace can be chill, but it’s not languorous by any means.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

Old Chao had turned into a languorous man.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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